Parenting is Political

Mar 06 2025 39 ep. 35 mins 16

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A podcast about the intersections of social political, justice, and parenting.

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Redneck Gone Green

Mar 06 2025 62 mins

The two-party system isn’t just broken—it’s failing our families, our communities, and our planet. In this episode of Parenting is Political, Jasmine sits down with David Cobb—eco-socialist, activist, and host of Redneck Gone Green—to unpack why the U.S. political system is designed to maintain corporate power and suppress real change. We dive into the possibilities and l

Deconstructing and Deprogramming

Feb 27 2025 44 mins

Jasmine and Mo discuss deconstructing evangelicalism and deprogramming from high control movements spaces.

Guaranteed Economy

Jan 24 2025 49 mins

What would our lives look like if everyone had guaranteed income, housing, health care, college fund, and family care?? That's exactly what host Jasmine Banks discusses with Natalie Foster. Natalie is a leading architect of the movement to build an inclusive and resilient economy that works for all, and the author of The Guarantee: Inside The Fight For America' Next Economy. “Eve

Polyamory is for the Ruling Class?

Jan 13 2025 43 mins

Say what?? Jasmine and Mo react to The Atlantic article Polyamory, the Ruling Class’s Latest Fad by Tyler Austin Harper. They discuss how the claims that Harper makes uphold the nuclear family model, how they practice polyamory, and how non-monogamy certainly isn't just a fad for rich people. Stay up-to-date with all our new episodes by subscribing or "following" our podcast. An

Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action

Jan 10 2025 50 mins

Host Jasmine Banks speaks with Dana Fisher, a dynamic speaker and author who writes about activism, democracy and climate policy. They discuss her most recent book, Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action. What are some practical steps that parents/caregivers can take to engage in advocacy for climate? What does community and solidarity have to do with saving our c

[Health] Care Talks

Jan 09 2025 43 mins

Host Jasmine Banks speaks with Laura Packard, cancer survivor, health care advocate, and host of her own podcast Care Talk, about America's broken healthcare system and how we can fix it. “We don’t have to live like this. Other countries have figured it out. People who need care get care.” Learn more about Laura's work: Laura's Website Listen to her podcast: Care Talks Fol

Every Day Counts

Nov 21 2024 31 mins

In this episode of Parenting Is Political, host Jasmine Banks sits down with Saul Levin from the Green New Deal Network to discuss the urgency of the Every Day Counts Campaign. With only sixty days left before Donald Trump’s administration brings climate denial and xenophobia back to the forefront, Saul and Jasmine explore how Democrats can wield their remaining power to drive re

Trans The Children

Apr 26 2022 21 mins

Hear Jasmine and Mo's response to HB1570, a bill that was passed in 2021 that took health care away from trans youth in Arkansas. Also hear about our non-profit, Reconcile Arkansas!

We're Back...Again Lol

Mar 20 2022 22 mins

Hosts Jasmine and Mo discuss what life has been like for them both during the pandemic. During this episode, we talk about mental health, relationships shifting, and parenting during a global pandemic.

Samantha Paige Davis Interview

Jun 10 2021 38 mins

Omar and Keith originally from California (now in Washington DC) married in June 2019, are 2 intended Black fathers. Samantha (she/they) has made DC home. She is originally from Pittsburgh. She is a Black Feminist, storyteller, organizer and egg donor committed to building Black power and cultivating Black Joy.